7551 livres sur les oiseaux.

Understanding the Bird of Prey
de Nick Fox (Ed. Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada) Isbn : 0888393172
52.38 €
Understanding the Bird of Prey is the most comprehensive gathering of data on birds of prey ever assembled. The text is masterfully written in language that is easy to follow by Nick Fox, a leading professional raptor biologist, breeder and falconer. The text covers the biology of birds of prey, their captive management, breeding, training and rehabilitation. Sections have been critically reviewed by top international. specialists for scientific accuracy. Over 290 technical drawings and 150 colon photos aid the reader in the pursuit of understanding birds of prey. A founder, twenty years ago, of the Raptor Association of New Zealand, and more recently of the Middle East Falcon Research Group, Dr. Fox has long been concerned with pulling together raptor enthusiasts from all disciplines and ...

Penguins
de John Sparks, Tony Soper (Ed. David Charles) Isbn : 0715388754
16.87 €
Two of Britain's leading naturalists have revised their 1967 book on penguins, birds of perennial interest and appeal. This fine title deserves a place next to the several other related books, such as R.T. Peterson's sumptuous Penguins (1979). It is full of high-quality illustrations, including maps, drawings, paintings, and figures from books of historical interest; new illustrations include some color photos and a plate showing all the penguins of the world. The authoritative yet easily read text has chapters on courtship, breeding, family life, food, predators, evolution, discovery, captivity, and exploitation, plus one with brief writeups on each of the 17 penguin species. Revisions have brought the text up to date. An excellent book that deserves a wide readership. Henry T. Armistead,...

Penguins
de Soper (Ed. Facts On File Inc) Isbn : 0816017530
18.89 €
Two of Britain's leading naturalists have revised their 1967 book on penguins, birds of perennial interest and appeal. This fine title deserves a place next to the several other related books, such as R.T. Peterson's sumptuous Penguins (1979). It is full of high-quality illustrations, including maps, drawings, paintings, and figures from books of historical interest; new illustrations include some color photos and a plate showing all the penguins of the world. The authoritative yet easily read text has chapters on courtship, breeding, family life, food, predators, evolution, discovery, captivity, and exploitation, plus one with brief writeups on each of the 17 penguin species. Revisions have brought the text up to date. An excellent book that deserves a wide readership. Henry T. Armistead,...

Cambridge Encyclopedia of Ornithology
de Michael Brooke, Tim Birkhead (Ed. Cambridge University Press) Isbn : 0521362059
38.21 €
Twenty-nine experts have covered all aspects of avian biology in this fact-filled and up-to-date text-like treatise. Edited for consistency of style, all sections are commendably accessible to the novice. Unlike Facts on File's The Encyclopedia of Birds (LJ 9/15/85), which is mainly a survey of bird families, this book covers bird anatomy, physiology, reproduction, evolution, behavior, migration, ecology, conservation, and more. Top quality photographs, diagrams, charts, and maps complement the text and inserted information panels highlight topics of special interest. This is the best available single volume on this topic, invaluable for the enthusiast and fascinating to the browser. Highly recommended for general collections. See also The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds , reviewed on p....

Songs to Birds
de Jake Page (Ed. David R. Godine Publisher Inc) Isbn : 0879239573
18.49 €
Twenty delightful essays about nature and, especially, birds- -many of which appeared originally in Smithsonian, Country, and elsewhere. Page (coauthor, with Charles Officer, of Tales of the Earth, reviewed above, etc.) admits to sharing his home with a Polish hen and her chick, a parrot, and seven finches--but insists that this didn't start out as a book about birds. Well, it didn't end up as one either. Certainly there's wonderful material about birds here, but calling this a bird book is like calling Lewis Thomas's The Lives of a Cell a histology text. Page isn't merely a sharp observer but a ponderer: His observation of deceit in birds, for instance, leads to speculation about their ability to think and what that means about our own special place in nature (if animals can reason, he sa...

Songs to Birds: Essays
de Jake Page (Ed. David R. Godine Publisher Inc) Isbn : 156792042X
10.21 €
Twenty delightful essays about nature and, especially, birds- -many of which appeared originally in Smithsonian, Country, and elsewhere. Page (coauthor, with Charles Officer, of Tales of the Earth, reviewed above, etc.) admits to sharing his home with a Polish hen and her chick, a parrot, and seven finches--but insists that this didn't start out as a book about birds. Well, it didn't end up as one either. Certainly there's wonderful material about birds here, but calling this a bird book is like calling Lewis Thomas's The Lives of a Cell a histology text. Page isn't merely a sharp observer but a ponderer: His observation of deceit in birds, for instance, leads to speculation about their ability to think and what that means about our own special place in nature (if animals can reason, he sa...

Cambridge Pocket Star Finder
de Cambridge University Press, John Cox (Ed. Cambridge University Press) Isbn : 0521589932
6.27 €
Twelve easy-to-read star charts show the position of stars, constellations and other celestial objects in both northern and southern directions for each month of the year. There are brief descriptions of each constellation and principal stars, as well as a map of the moon.

Creating a Hummingbird Garden: A Guide to Attracting and Identifying Hummingbird Visitors
de Marcus Schneck (Ed. Prentice Hall IBD) Isbn : 0671892452
8.63 €
Turn your garden into a glorious haven for hummingbirds. Here are the basics on planning, planting, and maintaining a beautiful outdoor space that will lure these tiny creatures and give you hours of gardening pleasure. This charmingly illustrated volume provides a variety of garden plans, including essential information on hardiness zones, soil conditions, and sun and shade preferences, and is packed with facts on the lives and habits of hummingbirds. When your winged guests linger in your garden, you'll delight in consulting the hummingbird identifier in Creating a Hummingbird Garden. Here is everything you need to know to attract hummingbirds, from their favorite flowers to instructions for making hummingbird feeders.

Making Backyard Birdhouses: Attracting, Feeding Housing Your Favorite Birds
de Sandy Cortright, Will Pokriots (Ed. Sterling Publishing) Isbn : 0806908939
12.04 €
Turn your backyard into an oasis for birds of every type and size. There are over 20 projects to choose from, including feeding stations, birdhouses, and birdbaths. Individual designs come with a materials list, illustrated plans, and instructions. Of special interest: tips on how to repel some cats, squirrels, raccoons, snakes, and a host of other unwanted intruders. 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

Birds of Mississippi
de William H. Turcotte, W. H. Turcotte, David L. Watts (Ed. University Press of Mississippi) Isbn : 1578061105
39.43 €
Turcotte, William H. was associate director of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks for forty years. He is retired and lives in Richland, Mississippi. Watts, David L. has worked as a journalist and photographer for many outdoor magazines. During his twenty-five years with the MDWFP, he has served as editor of the award-winning magazine, Mississippi Outdoors.